On AMC's Mad Men, Elisabeth Moss plays Peggy Olson: a secretary who advances through the ranks to land her own office and a position as copywriter at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. You know Peggy's back-story, but how much do you know about the actress who plays her? For example, did you know she shows off her singing abilities in a Bette Midler flick? Or what she was planning to be before she caught the acting bug? Think you know everything about the actress's career? Find out with this Elisabeth Moss trivia quiz.

John Slattery made his mark in movies and on television even before landing the signature role of Mad Men ad exec Roger Sterling. And while you can probably recite every one of Roger's one-liners ("When God closes a door..."), how much do you know about the actor delivering those zingers? For instance, do you know which Mad Men role that Slattery originally auditioned for? Or who his real-life wife Talia Balsam plays on the series? Take the John Slattery Ultimate Fan Quiz and prove it.

Mad Men Season 5 debuts with a special two-hour premiere on Sun., Mar. 25 at 9/8c.

Vincent Kartheiser has been an actor for almost his entire life, but he's most recognized for the role of ad man Pete Campbell on Mad Men. You know all about his character on the show, but how much do you about Kartheiser himself? Do you know what his very first big-screen role was? Or how he changed the life of his Mad Men co-star, Christina Hendricks? How about which dancing legend he was compared to by The New York Times? Take the Vincent Kartheiser Ultimate Fan Quiz and prove it.

Both the adults and children of Mad Men spend some time in front of the small-screen -- watching sitcoms, dramas, game shows and of course, commercials. Check out this list of TV shows seen during the first three seasons of Mad Men. (For a list of TV shows seen in Mad Men Season 4, click here.)

The Danny Thomas Show
Season 1, Episodes 1 and 11; Season 2, Episode 8 and 13
The Drapers watch this sitcom twice, including before Betty kicks Don out. At Sterling Cooper: Roger suggests Menken's advertise during the show; Harry laments when it's pre-empted.

People Are Funny
Season 1, Episode 2
Midge asks Don if he's seen the popular game show hosted by Art Linkletter -- then shoves her TV set out the window. Sally and Bobby are watching the program when Don comes home later.

The Twilight Zone
Season 1, Episode 2; Season 2, Episode 10
Paul Kinsey (jokingly) threatens suicide upon hearing the show might be cancelled. Later in the series, Don tells Paul to "indulge your Twilight Zone fantasy of being shot into space."

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Her turn as Joan in Mad Men has earned Christina Hendricks international sex-symbol status. But aside from those drop-dead good looks and her impeccable timing, how much do you know about this talented actress' life and career? What children's novel inspired Hendricks to adopt her trademark red hair? Which Mad Men co-star introduced her to her future husband? You may be aware that she's got roles in the recently released Drive and I Don't Know How She Does It but you'll need to know a lot more than that to ace the Christina Hendricks Ultimate Fan Game.

Yesterday morning, AMC aired the final episode of Mad Men's first season. Since the series hit the air in 2007, fans have been both debating and voting for their favorite Mad Men Season 1 episode via AMCtv.com's online poll. If you're not one of that crowd yet, why not share what you think now that you've just re-watched the finale? Currently holding the Number 1 spot is that very episode, "The Wheel." Next in line is Episode 12, "Nixon vs. Kennedy" (in which Pete tries to blackmail Don) followed by "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" (the series premiere). Think a different episode deserves to be in the top three? Let your vote be heard!

Summer may be slipping away, but AMCtv.com has one great idea if you're looking to extend the season a little bit longer. Relocate your Mad Men avatar to a poolside setting then pick out a new pair of virtual sunglasses for it. (You might as well refresh your cocktail while you're at it, too.)  Click here to create a new avatar or to update your old one.

Since her breakout role as Betty Draper (now Francis) on Mad Men, former model January Jones has gone from memorable small parts in American Wedding and Anger Management to high-profile magazine covers and coveted roles in Hollywood hits such as X-Men: First Class, which blasted into theaters this weekend. How much do you know about this alluring Emmy nominee? Have you been keeping up with the actress's career? Then take the January Jones Ultimate Fan Quiz and prove it.

Every week, AMCtv.com honors the Talk forum and blog commenters by quoting them in the weekly "What You're Saying" post, then awarding those who have commented as registered AMCtv.com users prizes like a Mad Men poster or coffee mug (limit one per person).

Since Mad Men Season 2, fans of the series have been paying homage to the show's award-winning dialogue with a self-generated Quote Game which started on the Mad Men Talk forum Sep. 25, 2008. The set-up is simple: One fan, hanna, challenged fellow Maddicts to identify who said, "I'm the only Jew you know in New York City?" as well as its episode of origin then encouraged fellow Maddicts to follow with an unattributed quote of their own choice for other fans to figure out. With more than 24 editions to date, the online challenge is one of the most popular features on Mad Men's Talk forum. Read below for some reactions from the fans.

• "Who would have thought we could go on and on and on. But here we are!"-- Wasthere

• "Wow. You guys are GREAT!... This was nearly as addictive as the show!" -- ...racy

• "I have my son and Mad Men partner searching for the quote. We have three people in mind, but both of us want to find the actual quote." -- rubadon

Click here to see all editions of the Quote Game.

Log onto the Talk forum to join a conversation or start a Mad Men topic of your own. As always, your comments throughout the blog are welcome.

You'll now find the Mad Men Season 2 finale, "Meditations in an Emergency" back in rotation on VOD for AMC, completing a Season 2 marathon. While fans have been voting for their favorite episode from Mad Men's sophomore season for years now, the polls remain open. The finale itself -- which features PPL's dramatic takeover -- is currently in first place with more than twice as many votes as its closest contender, Episode 12, "The Mountain King" (in which Don visits Anna in California). Episode 8, "A Night to Remember," trails not far behind that in third. Think a different episode deserves the top spot?